Monday, October 31, 2011

2 Month Check-Up

We had Avery's 2 month check-up today. It's amazing how much she has grown and developed in the past month. Here are her 2 month stats:
  
2 Month Stats:
* Weight:  12lbs  9oz (90th %-ile)
*Length: 23 3/4 inches (90th %-ile)
*Head:  39.0


Some highlights from the 2nd month:
* Her favorite toy continues to be her Playmat but she is starting to like the Swing and Bouncy Seat more and more
* She is getting a lot better at holding her neck up and turning her head. And she's just stronger and stronger every day. She is not a big fan of tummy time but we try to fit it in as much as possible.
* She is smiling and cooing ALL the time. It is so fun to get her to show us that beautiful, gummy smile. We have had trouble getting it on film...She seems to get camera shy.
*Nighttime sleep is getting easier - She is finally sleeping in her own crib but she still wakes every few hours for a feeding. But once she eats she is very good about going back to bed until the morning. Earlier in the month she was living like a college student and going to bed around 1 or 2 am and getting up around 10. We are working towards a more reasonable schedule and have had success the last few nights. Last night she slept from 9:45 to 4:45 so we are hoping this trend continues :)
* She is still a GREAT eater - And she is excellent about taking bottles and also breastfeeding. No issues going back and forth which has been great so mom can get some extra sleep.
* She loves bath time - But she is all business in the bath! Very stoic and serious - It does seem to calm her around bedtime.
* She loves to be held and sung to but also enjoys time on her own in her pack-n-play and on her play mat. With her gaining weight so fast it's hard to carry her around all the time so it's great that she can keep herself happy and occupied at times.
















Sunday, October 23, 2011

A Great Fall Weekend

We had a great fall weekend enjoying the beautiful weather. On Friday morning we went to our mom's group at the hospital and Avery weighed in at an impressive 11 lbs 11 oz. At this rate she'll be 52 pounds by her first birthday!! We know the growth will eventually slow down but it's great to see her getting so big and being such a wonderful eater. We also had dinner with our friends Mike and Poonam and their daughter Savera. Avery was very excited to host her first play date and did a wonderful job sharing her playmat with Savera who seemed to enjoy it as much as she does.

On Saturday we went for a long walk. Avery has really enjoyed taking walks in her new stroller. Mom also got out for a bit on her own and was able to get a mani/pedi (the first time since Avery's been born!). And Avery took a long bath - she's been loving them so much lately so we are starting to make it part of the bedtime "routine".

On Sunday, Avery, Mom and Grams went to the Pumpkin Patch Farm with Alicia, Suellen and Parker. We are excited to go back next year when Avery will be able to enjoy some of the fun activities!!

It was a great weekend and we hope this weather keeps up a little longer before winter arrives....
Avery and Savera
 On our way home from "Mom's Group"
 Heading out for a walk
 Enjoying Bath Time!
 Loving her Dad
 Showing off her Chubby Cheeks
 Playing with Mom

 Posing with the Pumpkins

 Too young for the Haunted House this year....

 Hanging with Grams
Parker with the Pumpkins
All tuckered out and ready to go home....